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KW54 CVB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

129,090 mi
Last recorded129,090 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 CVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 129,090 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 126,593 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 126,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2021 122,747 miles

Front both tyres wearing outer edges

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute at door mirror (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 119,474 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 119,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 115,518 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 111,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 108,464 miles

Engine fault management light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 107,072 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 107,069 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 104,986 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 102,756 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2013 97,789 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 97,789 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 91,548 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 91,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 78,465 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 78,465 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 64,647 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 59,571 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 48,897 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 37,445 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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KW54 CVB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KW54 CVB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KW54 CVB registered?

KW54 CVB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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